CytoFlux: a new equipment to detect platelets, bacteria and various sub-micron particles

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Installed in October 2022 at the Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Platform of IREC (CytoFlux), Agilent's new NovoCyte Quanteon is one of the most advanced and highly performing equipment in the field of flow cytometry.
It is now possible to detect particles as small as 0.1 um. With this high resolution, platelets, bacteria and various submicron particles can be easily identified and analysed.

25 fluorescent channels using up to 4 lasers

This equipment provides an expanded set of capabilities such as an increase of sophisticated multi-color flow cytometry assays : 25 fluorescent channels using up to 4 lasers can be chosen.

Dim signal measurement in samples

25 independent silicon photomultipliers (SiPM) - high sensitivity detectors with photon counting capability - collect and process signals for each of the fluorescence channels and allow reliable measurement of dim signals in samples.

Automated sample management

The NovoSampler Q processes both FACS tubes (using a 40-tube rack) and 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well plates.
Quick startup with automated fluidic rinsing takes only a few minutes to prepare the instrument for daily use.
Automatic shutdowns can also be pre-scheduled for thorough cleaning.

Easy data analysis

NovoExpress software allows intuitive data acquisition, analysis and report generation. It provides flexible analysis templates and plotting tools, offering enhanced data analysis efficiency .

Published on November 25, 2022